Change in proportional change in three inequality metricsThe percentage change relative to initial levels (in 1990, or 2001 for Uruguay). For example, a change in Ginifrom 0.4 to 0.5 would be shown as +25%. The measures relate to inequality of incomes before taxes andbenefits.Gini coefficientShare of the richest 1%Share of the richest 10%United StatesUnited States1990202219952000200520102015-40%-20%+0%+20%+40%FranceFrance1990202219952000200520102015IndonesiaIndonesia1990202219952000200520102015-40%-20%+0%+20%+40%UruguayUruguay1990202219952000200520102015Data source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2024)Note: Income is measured before payment of taxes and non-pension benefits, but after the payment of public and private pensions.OurWorldinData.org/economic-inequality |